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It’s funny how life constantly throws curve balls. Just when I think things are going along smoothly, something happens to rough the waters. What’s even more interesting is observing how those curve balls help me to develop and grow.

I’ve recently gone through a downsizing of my business; not by design, but by a variety of circumstances all culminating at once. As a result, I find myself looking for another form of supplemental income, (i.e., J-O-B.) I see it as both a curse and a blessing—a curse because of the drop in income, but a blessing because I was so overwhelmed with work that I had lost touch with “me.” I hardly had time to catch my breath. Being busy all the time can be exhilarating, but also tiresome without even realizing it!

As a result, having more free time on my hands, I’ve been spending more time helping out in the Red Cross office. It gives me something to do that is not only constructive, but makes me feel good. Now that the weather is warming up (finally—hallelujah!!) I’ve even been getting out and walking by the river more; something I used to do a lot more of.

I am a believer that the Universe has a plan for me—something in store that it has seen fit to free up my time for. While I wait and watch for it to materialize, at least I’ve found something to do with my down time that I enjoy.

What do you do with your down time? Whatever it is, make it enjoyable!

I sat on my deck Saturday morning and meditated. It was magical. It was as if time stood still, and the electricity of the energy of the Universe was all around me and in me and through me. I took in the golden glow of the autumn aspen leaves; the fiery red and orange of the scrub oak; the gentle breeze; the rising sun on my face; the scent of fresh mountain air.
 
And as I sat there, I was reminded that along with the change of the season, I am also seeing changes in my life. My business has all of a sudden exploded. I asked the Universe for this to happen a month ago, and received what I asked for, as is the Law of the Universe. But am I ready for it? It is most definitely making me realize that I have to be flexible enough to change with it—to adjust for it.

Change is always good. I embrace it as Life’s vehicle for teaching us how to grow and expand. It can certainly be challenging, but so rewarding when you get through the challenge feeling good about, not only the outcome, but the journey. Change always happens. But it sometimes it takes something such as my experience on my deck Saturday morning to be fully aware of it.

Have you ever had something happen that, at the time, you thought was the absolute worst thing that could ever happen; only to realize months later that is was the best thing that could have happened, because it ultimately led you to something better?

I’ve learned to live my life by The Law of Attraction. I’m sure you’ve heard the term, but what does it mean? I had heard it for years, but never really took the time to explore it until recently. It sounded good—like something I might like to have, but that’s about as far as it went for me. I kept plugging along with my life, making wrong choices, acting wrong, thinking wrong. I’m so grateful that a now know better!

The Law of Attraction, simply stated, says that whatever you think about is what you will get. That sounds easy, right? Well, there is a little more to it than that, but basically, that’s it. If you think positive, good things will happen to you. By the same token, if you have a negative attitude, guess what…bad things are going to come your way. If you don’t believe it, just try it. Test it for yourself. If you think and act positively, it can’t fail.

But then, one might ask, “what about when something bad happens in my life, what’s that all about?” You’re thinking positive, you’re acting in a positive way and you’re maintaining a great attitude. Why would something “bad” happen to you? Think of it as a step in the process—a means to an end. It’s not necessarily a bad thing, although it might seem like it at the time.

Here is a perfect example: You’ve just lost your job. It happened suddenly and unexpectedly. You are devastated and wondering what you are going to do now. I’m actually speaking from experience. When that happened to me, my world was turned upside down for a time. Today, I am extremely grateful that happened to me. I had become disenchanted with the job anyway, but it was a living so I stuck it out. Only a short time after I lost that job, wonderful opportunities opened up for me. Had I not been in my current “predicament” those opportunities would not have presented themselves. Or, if they had I would have dismissed them. I am so much happier with my circumstances today than I was before. I am thankful every day for the loss of that job.

The lesson here is, don’t get discouraged when things happen that don’t seem to be getting you what you want. Everything happens for a reason. Just hold on to your positive thoughts and it will all turn out the way you want it to.

I’m sure you’ve heard the term, the law of attraction. But do use it in your life? If you do, it is very likely the greatest asset your business will ever have. It will seemingly work miracles. You’ll find yourself wondering why you haven’t tried this before.

I recently had the distinct pleasure of reading The Science of Getting Rich, by Wallace D. Wattles. What I learned was astonishing. It beautifully puts into words a perfect philosophy to live ones life by. The law of attraction is based on this philosophy. Simply put, the law of attraction states that “if you really want something and truly believe it’s possible, you’ll get it.” Of course, there is a science to it, as Wattles’ book explains in great detail.

I have always been a firm believer that energy attracts like energy. If you have a negative outlook on life, negative things will happen to you. Opposite to that, if you always think positive and find a positive aspect to every situation, positive things will naturally come your way. In thinking back to certain happenings in my life, I realize this to be true. Now that I am consciously aware of it and deliberately practicing positive thinking, guess what? Well, good things are happening—both in my personal life and in my business!

I’m here to tell you that this very definitely works. I’m not rich yet, because I’ve only recently begun putting the power of positive thinking to use in my life. But I am well on my way.

I hope you will join me on the journey!